Rumour Bluemour Discussion XXXIX

[Large Hawaiian]

Walsh may come into calculations if/when he signs on past 2026 when his current contract expires - that way he can confirm the 'no BS' mantra in action.

Announce extension and captaincy in March next year.

 

[The Bighouse]

Adrian Hickmott

Adrian Hickmott

Age

53

Ht

182cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

15.3

4star

K

8.7

3star

HB

6.5

4star

M

4.6

4star

T

2.1

4star

G

0.7

4star

No current season stats available

D

11.4

3star

K

6.2

3star

HB

5.2

4star

M

2.8

3star

T

1.8

4star

G

0.2

3star

Nigel Lappin
Josh Fraser

Josh Fraser

Age

43

Ht

202cm

Wt

100kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.1

4star

K

8.7

3star

HB

5.4

4star

CL

2.5

4star

HO

11.8

5star

No current season stats available

D

9.4

3star

K

6.6

3star

HB

2.8

3star

HO

8.6

5star

Dale Morris
Scott Burns

Scott Burns

Age

50

Ht

181cm

Wt

85kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

19.2

5star

K

10.5

4star

HB

8.7

5star

M

5.0

5star

T

2.8

4star

No current season stats available

D

19.6

5star

K

13.0

5star

HB

6.6

4star

M

4.6

5star

T

3.0

5star

A little from each of the finalists that were remaining (bar GCFC).

 

[Large Hawaiian]

Harmes' chest was so big - a created an eclipse every time he led from FF.

Don't get me started on K. Hunter - the stickiest hands & bravest player that ever graced the field.

Very accurate set shot too when shifted forward.

 

[Large Hawaiian]

Harmes' chest was so big - a created an eclipse every time he led from FF.

Don't get me started on K. Hunter - the stickiest hands & bravest player that ever graced the field.

Harmesy enjoyed a pre-match dart in the bootstudders room too. Very different times.

 

[AndyLucimitis]

Or any winnings on the punt

What did the guy say to his wife when he won $1000 at the races :

“Guess what love - I won $500 at the races”

 

[AndyLucimitis]

Dipierdo Menico?

Datthew Mavlich.

 

[SurreyBlue]

Very accurate set shot too when shifted forward.

 

[CCurnow3picks]

Harmesy enjoyed a pre-match dart in the bootstudders room too. Very different times.

“when footballers were footballers”!

 

[swuzzlebubble]

Sydney Blue would make an interesting addition. I’m all for it.

Don't be modest, SB.

 

[Sydney Blue]

Sydney Blue would make an interesting addition. I’m all for it.

Nice try but I’ll stick with SuperCoach and trust the club to assemble the best possible coaching team for 2026.

 

[3rd Grade Maggy]

Or any winnings on the punt

Capitalise the profits, socialise the losses.

 

[SkyhorseTamer]

Which one is it lads? Lol.

Early in his career. He was pure forward pocket. Youve had a proper melt down over this mate. My notifications were pretty funny. All over the place

 

[gbatman]

AH - NL - JF - DM - SB

Damn, amazing list.

Graeme Wright is so not Carlton and that is excellent. Imagine if we did this for our other coaches who we have seen fail.

Obviously we have to get them but we are aiming high.

Adrian Hickmott - Played in successful Geelong and Carlton sides. West Coast premiership assistant Coach. Part of the amazing Hawthorn team we have seen rise up.

Nigel Lappin - Played in the super good Brisbane side with our current coach of course. Been a massive part of Geelong who have been the best side of the modern era of AFL.

Josh Fraser - Played in a strong era for Collingwood. Coached here for a little. Expierenced VFL coach. Has been a part of Collingwood who have been the best team in the game since the anticongestion rules came in.

Dale Morris - Bremiership Bulldog, coach at The Lions, last year's premiers and previous year's runners up, equal top side post anti-congestion era.

Scott Burns - Played in a strong Collingwood side, has been at some good clubs but not during their strong periods. Was a part of Adelaide this year and they had a strong season despite their finals finish.

It's a great list, would not expect to get all of them, there are names there other clubs will be looking to pry out as well. I am sure we have other names on our list. I still think we aught to be having a go at Ratten in some sort of role, particularly development, he's a great mind and elite assistant coach and being ex-Carlton may be enough to bry him out of Hawthorn where he has been super successful.

Just looking at Hawthorn, they have a damn good coaching group, would be happy to break that up a bit for them. Love how they have built and developed that side and how they play. Streatgically strong and very intouch with modern football.

 

[teagueyubeauty]

What did the guy say to his wife when he won $1000 at the races :

“Guess what love - I won $500 at the races”

No good love, only broke even by the end of the day

 

[Carl Tone]

Betts played pure forward pocket.

Early in his career. He was pure forward pocket.

So you're changing your version?
At check-mate the game's over champ.

 

[TheThunderboltKid]

So you're changing your version?
At check-mate the game's over champ.

Wasn't the whole conversation about what they had done up until 21 years old?

 

[Warsaw]

The rumours are interesting - even if I'm still confused as to why the club gossips as much as the contestants on a reality dating show.

Wright seems to be enacting a vision that prioritises standards over ability, which makes sense for a club that might've indexed too great on the latter.

I'm still curious as to how Voss has survived this though. If standards have slipped or the vision been misplaced, then we've given a coach going into his 9th year a lot of rope. If it's unfair to use his first stint, fine, but increasingly we're finding that we can tell what coaches have it, pretty early on. And he didn't inherit a list in its infancy either.

Better assistant coaches will help cover his deficiencies, but if next year is a retool season, then we're leveraged pretty high on a coach to help mark that new transition, who might not be right guy.

 

[Shambolic]

The rumours are interesting - even if I'm still confused as to why the club gossips as much as the contestants on a reality dating show.

Wright seems to be enacting a vision that prioritises standards over ability, which makes sense for a club that might've indexed too great on the latter.

I'm still curious as to how Voss has survived this though. If standards have slipped or the vision been misplaced, then we've given a coach going into his 9th year a lot of rope. If it's unfair to use his first stint, fine, but increasingly we're finding that we can tell what coaches have it, pretty early on. And he didn't inherit a list in its infancy either.

Better assistant coaches will help cover his deficiencies, but if next year is a retool season, then we're leveraged pretty high on a coach to help mark that new transition, who might not be right guy.

Agree with this, I can only think scarcity of options was a factor. A CEO can always replace the coach in year 2, 3.... it doesn't need to be upfront, particularly after our past 30 years (I work in banking and had something of a career at ANZ - the new guy made sure to get rid of 2 seniors, and there is clearly 1 that he must get rid of, but that is according to a timetable I think)

A year in which almost all of the top left or went backwards tells me we need a psyche refit and the Coach is the key person here. Was lucky enough to go to the Spirit of Carlton 1995 lunch where they talked about Parkin and the Psychologist aka handing over the reins aka who is in control. Just feels like a massive void here.

 

[GoBlues!]

What did the guy say to his wife when he won $1000 at the races :

No good - I slipped, lost my wallet and hurt my back again….can you cut the lawns again, thanks.

 

[DirtyLeeds]

Yikes, games against StKilda will be interesting if Milburn and SOS are on the ground at the same time for some reason…

Carlton supporters would be looking at each other saying…ahh who tf do we boo at?

I was at that game at Princes Park, Milburn came off the ground right in front of the Auld Gardiner Stand, I've attended Leeds games in the EPL and that moment was as loud, and angry as I've ever experienced! By the way I was also at Windy Hill in '75 for the epic second quarter

 

[katmanblue]

No good - I slipped, lost my wallet and hurt my back again….can you cut the lawns again, thanks.

Too far. Don't want to come home and find the neighbour cutting your grass.

 

[jezza25]

Reckon Jagga might be pretty popular with the kids

Speaking of Jagga does anyone know how he’s tracking ?
Is he completely recovered and due for round one ?
Cheers

 

[Rugged Blue Bagger]

Speaking of Jagga does anyone know how he’s tracking ?
Is he completely recovered and due for round one ?
Cheers

He is over in the US seeing a specialist from the NFL I believe to further his recovery

 

[GoBlues!]

I was at that game at Princes Park, Milburn came off the ground right in front of the Auld Gardiner Stand, I've attended Leeds games in the EPL and that moment was as loud, and angry as I've ever experienced! By the way I was also at Windy Hill in '75 for the epic second quarter

Yeah that was a dog act by Milburn. Probably rates in the top 5 against Carlton players just behind:

1. Clarkson breaking Aitkin’s jaw.
2. Magro’s hit on Jesaulenko at PP.
3. Matthews elbow to the back of Kenny Hunters head.

Have I missed any?

 

[jezza25]

Yeah that was a dog act by Milburn. Probably rates in the top 5 against Carlton players just behind:

1. Clarkson breaking Aitkin’s jaw.
2. Magro’s hit on Jesaulenko at PP.
3. Matthews elbow to the back of Kenny Hunters head.

Have I missed any?

Lockett knocking out Matthew Hogg was a dog act